Baked Mashed Potatoes With Parmesan Cheese and Breadcrumbs

Submitted by gigglesmurf

"I saw this on Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis. So, I tried it out, and oh my goodness! The potatoes were so good, even before baking them, that my boyfriend and I were licking the spoon like it was cake batter. The cheeses really are what make this a winner."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Coat a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
3. Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are very tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Drain; return the potatoes to the same pot and mash well.
5. Mix in the milk and melted butter.
6. Mix in the mozzarella and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan.
7. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
8. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish.
9. Stir the bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan in a small bowl to blend.
10. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mashed potatoes.
11. ***Recipe can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill.***
12. Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
13. The recipe said 6-8 servings, but it seemed to make so much more.

Reviews

[PeytonandKaylansMama]

MMMMM! I made these after I got the recipe from the Food Network site. So EASY & Good! Almost like twice baked potatoes with a lot less work and yummy italian cheeses. My family loved these. Served with Pork Milanese and a green salad.

 

[linguinelisa]

This dish is just heavenly! I agree with the earlier poster who said it's like twice baked potatoes only with less work. It's also good with some cooked, crumbled up bacon added.

 

[Veronica in Pasadena]

I made these for Thanksgiving and they were really wonderful. Even though everything was delicious, I found my self wanting more of these potatoes. Great dish!!!

 

[JulianaLoriel]

WOW what can I say...these were fantabulous!! Served them with Italian Chicken and Garlic Green Beans...Easy and Delicious!!